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Hemodynamics and functional outcomes after resistance training in hypertensive and normotensive elderly: An experimental study

2022; UNIVERSIDADE EST.PAULISTA JÚLIO DE MESQUITA FILHO; Volume: 28; Linguagem: Inglês

10.1590/s1980-657420220020021

ISSN

1980-6574

Autores

Andréia Travassos, Neila Barbosa Osório, Cláudio Gouvêa dos Santos, Andreia Bruno Figueiredo, Daniella Pires Nunes, Thiago dos Santos Rosa, Fabrício Cavalcante Frauzino, Wesquisley Vidal de Santana, Luís Fernando Castagnino Sesti, Genildo Ferreira Nunes, Emerson Moura Ribeiro, André Pontes‐Silva, Érika da Silva Maciel, Fernando Rodrigues Peixoto Quaresma, Eduardo Aoki Ribeiro Sera, Luiz Sinésio Silva Neto,

Tópico(s)

Physical Activity and Health

Resumo

Aim: To evaluate the chronic effects of resistance training on resting blood pressure, handgrip strength, gait speed, and Timed Up and Go test (TUG) in normotensive and hypertensive elderly individuals. Methods: Experimental study based on TREND. Hypertensive patients were diagnosed by an independent doctor. Before and after 12 weeks of progressive resistance training, we evaluated blood pressure, heart rate, body composition, Timed Up and Go test, gait speed, and handgrip strength. Results: Sample consisted of 41 participants divided into two groups (normotensive n = 28; hypertensive n = 13). We observed significant values in the reduction of blood pressure levels only in the group of hypertensive participants. In functionality outcomes, we observed significant values in all tests and both groups. Outcomes contemplate effect sizes ranging from small to moderate. Conclusion: Progressive resistance training lowers resting blood pressure levels, increases handgrip strength, and improves physical functional performance. Although the normotensive group did not show a reduction in blood pressure levels, an improvement was observed in the functional physical tests.

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